Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Tim Pigott-Smith | ... | Charles | |
Oliver Chris | ... | William | |
Richard Goulding | ... | Harry | |
Charlotte Riley | ... | Kate | |
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Margot Leicester | ... | Camilla |
Tamara Lawrance | ... | Jess | |
Adam James | ... | Prime Minister Tristan Evans | |
Priyanga Burford | ... | Mrs. Stevens | |
Tim McMullan | ... | James Reiss | |
Katie Brayben | ... | Diana | |
Nyasha Hatendi | ... | Paul | |
John Shrapnel | ... | Archbishop of Canterbury | |
Parth Thakerar | ... | Spencer | |
Ian Redford | ... | Speaker | |
Max Bennett | ... | Coottsey |
A speculative, fictional "what if" scenario based on the controversial play of the same name in which Prince Charles becomes King Charles III following the Queen's death. His scandal-prone family schemes against him, as his controversial political decisions cause constitutional crisis and lead to chaotic riots and army in the streets. Some of the most shocking moments in the story include power-hungry Kate planning to take Charles down, Harry's relationship with a black Republican girlfriend, Camilla slapping her stepson and the ghost of Charles' late wife Princess Diana appearing to her children to give them counsel.
Where did this fantasy "reality" drama come from? It takes real living people and turns them into farcical characters with evil or untoward motivations. Yet, like a train wreck, I couldn't look away. I guess it's interesting to watch but I'm not sure why. We all have our opinions on the royal family and what we think makes them tick. It just seems a bit irresponsible to commit those notions to film, which has the unfortunate effect of being interpreted as having a basis in fact.